Near Earth Object 2023 XM2
Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 is in the constellation of Leo, at a distance of
Finder Charts
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Equatorial Coordinates
Apparent
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Additional Information
Rise and Set Times
The following table lists today's rise, transit and set times of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 from Greenwich, UK (all times relative to the local timezone Europe/London):
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Distance from Earth
The distance of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 from Earth is currently
The following graph shows the distance of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 from Earth as a function of time. In the chart the distance is measured in Astronomical Units and the data is sampled with an interval of 1 day.
Note: The values in this chart may not be entirely accurate around the time of closest approach for objects passing very close to Earth at high speed (e.g., Near-Earth Objects).
Closest Approach to Earth
During the next 10 years, the closest approach of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 to Earth will happen on Thursday 27 November 2031 at a distance of 0.011664 Astronomical Units, or 1,744,866 kilometers:
Light Curve
The following chart shows the light curve of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2, i.e., its apparent magnitude as a function of time. The curve is calculated using the latest ephemerides provided by JPL Horizons. The magnitude data is sampled with the interval of 2 days. Because of this sampling, inaccuracies may occur for objects that have large variations of brightness over a few days. For comets, large discrepancies can arise between the calculated brightness and the observations due to their highly dynamic, and not always precisely predictable, behavior.
Orbital Elements
The following table lists the orbital elements of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 at epoch October, 16 2024 00:00 UTC (JD: 2460600.5). Source: JPL Small-Body Database
| Element | Symbol | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Orbit eccentricity | e | 0.22071881 |
| Orbit inclination | i | 1.81254092° |
| Perihelion distance | q | 0.85188188 AU 127,439,715 km |
| Aphelion distance | Q |
1.33444545 AU 199,630,198 km |
| Semi-major axis | a |
1.09316367 AU 163,534,957 km |
| Orbital period | period |
1.1430 years 417.4709 days |
| Date of perihelion transit | Tp | November 19, 2024 2,460,633.7041 JD |
| Next perihelion transit | January 10, 2026 2,461,051.1750 JD |
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| Argument of perihelion | peri | 108.68755272972° |
| Longitude of the ascending node | node | 241.6448201631° |
| Mean anomaly | M | 331.36690293565° |
| Mean motion | n | 0.86233555°/day |
Orbit Visualization
The following chart is a 3D animated visualization of the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 relative to the other major objects in the Solar System. You can access more advanced features using our 3D Solar System Viewer.
15 Days Ephemeris
The following table lists the ephemerides of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 computed for the past and next 7 days, with a 24 hours interval. Apparent celestial coordinates are provided.
| Date | Right AscensionR.A. | DeclinationDec. | MagnitudeMag | Constellation |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 18 2025 | 09h 14m 12s | +14° 38’ 43” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| Jun 19 2025 | 09h 17m 00s | +14° 26’ 28” | 29.95 | Cancer |
| Jun 20 2025 | 09h 19m 47s | +14° 14’ 06” | 29.96 | Cancer |
| Jun 21 2025 | 09h 22m 35s | +14° 01’ 36” | 29.96 | Cancer |
| Jun 22 2025 | 09h 25m 22s | +13° 48’ 58” | 29.96 | Leo |
| Jun 23 2025 | 09h 28m 09s | +13° 36’ 14” | 29.96 | Leo |
| Jun 24 2025 | 09h 30m 56s | +13° 23’ 22” | 29.96 | Leo |
| Jun 25 2025 | 09h 33m 42s | +13° 10’ 23” | 29.96 | Leo |
| Jun 26 2025 | 09h 36m 27s | +12° 57’ 16” | 29.97 | Leo |
| Jun 27 2025 | 09h 39m 13s | +12° 44’ 03” | 29.97 | Leo |
| Jun 28 2025 | 09h 41m 58s | +12° 30’ 42” | 29.97 | Leo |
| Jun 29 2025 | 09h 44m 43s | +12° 17’ 16” | 29.97 | Leo |
| Jun 30 2025 | 09h 47m 28s | +12° 03’ 41” | 29.97 | Leo |
| Jul 01 2025 | 09h 50m 13s | +11° 50’ 01” | 29.97 | Leo |
Additional Resources on TheSkyLive
- Near Earth Object 2023 XM2: Complete reference information on TheSkyLive.com.
- Where is Near Earth Object 2023 XM2?: Key information on where to find Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 in the sky.
- Distance of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 from Earth: Find out how far Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 is from Earth right now.
- How Bright is Near Earth Object 2023 XM2?: Current visual brightness (magnitude) and apparent size.
- Rise and Set Times: Rise and set times of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 from your location.
- Interactive Sky Map: Planetarium-style interactive visualization of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2's position in the sky.
- Ephemeris: 15 days Near Earth Object 2023 XM2's computed ephemeris.
- Orbital elements: Information about Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 orbital parameters.
- Orbit Visualization: 3D interactive visualization showing the orbit of Near Earth Object 2023 XM2 with respect to the major Solar System objects.